U.S. Navy
Osprey Class . MHC-51 to MHC-62
Osprey Class
1993–2007
Eleven coastal minehunters built with fiberglass hulls for minimum magnetic signature. Named for birds. Designed to find, classify, and destroy mines in shallow coastal waters where the larger Avenger-class ships could not operate. All transferred to allied navies or decommissioned as the Navy shifted to unmanned mine countermeasures.
MHC-51 USS Osprey
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1993
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Lead ship of the class. Built with a glass-reinforced plastic hull to minimize magnetic signature in shallow water mine hunting. Named for the fish hawk that hunts by diving into the water, fitting for a ship that hunted what lay beneath the surface.
MHC-52 USS Heron
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1994
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Coastal minehunter that operated in shallow waters where larger ships could not go. Named for the wading bird that stands motionless before striking. Patient, precise work in dangerous waters.
MHC-53 USS Pelican
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1995
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Coastal minehunter armed with the AN/SQQ-32 mine hunting sonar and SLQ-48 mine neutralization vehicle. Hunted mines in the shallows where the threat was greatest and the margin for error was zero.
MHC-54 USS Robin
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1996
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Fiberglass-hulled coastal minehunter. Operated in the littoral waters clearing mines from harbors, channels, and coastal approaches. Small ship, enormous responsibility.
MHC-56 USS Kingfisher
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1996
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Named for the bird that dives beneath the surface to catch its prey. Hunted mines in coastal waters using sonar and remotely operated vehicles. Transferred to an allied navy after decommissioning.
MHC-57 USS Cormorant
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1997
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Coastal minehunter named for the diving seabird. Operated in shallow water mine countermeasures, clearing harbors and coastal approaches. Part of the mine warfare force that kept sea lanes open.
MHC-58 USS Black Hawk
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1996
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Named for the Black Hawk, a raptor known for its keen eyesight. Coastal minehunter that used sonar to detect mines hidden on the seafloor in shallow water. Decommissioned as the Navy transitioned to unmanned systems.
MHC-59 USS Falcon
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1997
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Named for the fastest bird in the world. Coastal minehunter that searched for mines in harbors and shallow coastal waters. Small crew, dangerous mission, quiet service.
MHC-60 USS Cardinal
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1997
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Coastal minehunter named for the bright red songbird. Hunted mines in the shallows using her AN/SQQ-32 sonar suite. One of the last Osprey-class ships to serve before the class was retired.
MHC-61 USS Raven
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1998
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Named for the black bird of intelligence and cunning. Coastal minehunter that operated in shallow waters detecting and neutralizing mines. Part of the Navy's last generation of dedicated manned minehunting platforms.
MHC-62 USS Shrike
Coastal Minehunter
ATLANTIC
Ingleside, TX
MINEHUNTER
1999
Commissioned
918
Tons
GRP
Hull Type
Last ship of the Osprey class. Named for the butcherbird, a predator that impales its prey on thorns. The final coastal minehunter built for the U.S. Navy. The end of an era in manned mine warfare.
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11
Ships Built
GRP
Fiberglass Hulls